Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) is seeking a Shelter/NFI Assistant to support the implementation of shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) interventions. The successful candidate will help ensure the timely, accountable, and effective delivery of assistance to vulnerable individuals and households affected by emergencies, displacement, and other humanitarian crises.
Organisation: Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)
Location: Damboa, Borno State
Employment Type: Contract (11 Months)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Job Category: Humanitarian / Shelter and NFI
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of shelter and NFI activities in line with approved project plans and organisational procedures.
- Assist in identifying, registering, and verifying vulnerable households requiring shelter and NFI assistance.
- Support needs assessments and beneficiary selection using approved vulnerability criteria.
- Participate in the distribution of shelter materials and non-food items to targeted beneficiaries.
- Ensure proper documentation of distributions, including beneficiary lists, distribution sheets, and signed acknowledgement forms.
- Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and collect beneficiary feedback on the quality, relevance, and adequacy of assistance.
- Support community mobilisation, sensitisation, and engagement before, during, and after distributions.
- Monitor the use and condition of distributed shelter materials and NFIs and report concerns to the supervisor.
- Work with community leaders, local authorities, and other humanitarian actors to facilitate effective project implementation.
- Identify and report protection concerns, safeguarding issues, and cases requiring referral through established reporting mechanisms.
- Ensure activities promote accountability to affected populations, gender sensitivity, inclusion, and beneficiary dignity.
- Prepare timely activity reports and maintain accurate records of field activities.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of project objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of OND or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, or a related field.
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in shelter, NFI distribution, humanitarian response, or community-based programming.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of humanitarian principles and accountability to affected populations.
- Knowledge of beneficiary registration, needs assessments, and distribution processes.
- Good report-writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work in challenging field environments and travel to project locations when required.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Humanitarian principles and beneficiary-centred programming.
- Community engagement and mobilisation.
- Accountability and transparency.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Safeguarding and Ethics
- Commitment to safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and ethical conduct.
- Zero tolerance for fraud, theft, exploitation, or abuse.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official application link:
Equal Opportunity Statement
HARAF is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, or background. Applications from marginalised groups are encouraged.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
